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We are hiring a Director, Digital Accounts to join AWAL in Los Angeles. Reporting to the VP, Digital Accounts North America, the Director will cultivate and strengthen relationships with editorial, marketing and label relations teams at streaming services in the US. This role will contribute to the overall digital release strategy and work closely with the global AWAL Digital Accounts team in addition to the AWAL Marketing Directors and the Label Management teams. We are looking for a hard-working self-starter with excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate has existing relationships with streaming services and a strong knowledge of the playlist and streaming environment. You may be working for record label, streaming service, digital aggregator or distributor and have experience in digital accounts. Additionally, having a solid track-record of building trustworthy relationships with digital service providers is important.   BACKGROUND Kobalt has revolutionized the music publishing business by putting the creator at the center of everything we do. We are now taking the same approach and transforming the way recording artists release music through AWAL. Whether an artist is looking for the best digital distribution or a truly global campaign, AWAL has become the partner of choice for innovative artists at all stages of their careers. This has created a high-quality path for artists to remain outside of the traditional label system while maintaining ownership of their masters. Our roster of clients includes artists such as Lauv, R3HAB, Timeflies, The Wombats, Betty Who, Rex Orange County, Tom Misch, and Bruno Major. We’re currently over 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re expecting to grow. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you are the next best addition to our successful team!   WHAT DOES A DIRECTOR, DIGITAL ACCOUNTS AT AWAL DO? Manage day-to-day relationships with Digital Accounts’ client relations teams Build account presentations and procurement of playlisting and store visibility Develop and implement playlisting strategies Collaborate with AWAL Artist Marketing, Label Management, B2B, and Artist Management teams to execute successful artist campaigns across the digital accounts’ spectrum Communicate digital account updates, changes and best practices across the AWAL organization Communicate streaming, play-listing and digital sales and streaming results throughout the AWAL organization Regularly run and utilize data analysis, including forecasting Review key campaigns for best practices integration across the roster Prepare and distribute pitch submission forms to multiple digital partners   WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 7+ years’ experience working in the music industry, with 4+ years of digital account experience Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred Knowledge of current and future trends in music, music business, and the digital account landscape Excellent communication skills, with experience of building and maintaining internal and external relationships Flexible in adapting to re-prioritized tasks and priorities Strong understanding of digital supply chain Knowledge of CMS’s & experience with rules of the DSP's Knowledge of best practices for various accounts & retailers regarding marketing, operations and programming Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to set and consistently meet deadlines Understanding of industry best practices for various accounts & retailers, marketing and operational front Existing relationships within the digital account landscape

We’re looking for a Coordinator, Content Operations to join this expanding team within AWAL’s Digital Operations department. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the quality of our release deliveries, ensuring our metadata is best in class. Experience with digital service metadata requirements and content management systems is required. An obsessive eye for detail and encyclopedic knowledge across a variety of genres would be a definite plus too!  BACKGROUND Kobalt has revolutionized the music publishing business by putting the creator at the center of everything we do. We are now taking the same approach and transforming the way recording artists release music through AWAL. Whether an artist is looking for the best digital distribution or a truly global campaign, AWAL has become the partner of choice for innovative artists at all stages of their careers. This has created a high-quality path for artists to remain outside of the traditional label system while maintaining ownership of their masters.Leading artists who have already chosen AWAL include Lauv, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Tom Misch, Omar Apollo and Little Simz, as well as labels like Glassnote, B-Unique, 30th Century and Chess Club. We deliver audio and video to all of the key platforms using our bespoke supply chain system, powered by Kobalt’s market leading technology, making thousands of deliveries per week. We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing. WHAT DOES COORDINATOR, CONTENT OPERATIONS AT AWAL DO? QC audio release submissions in accordance with partner metadata specifications. Provide structured feedback for client-facing teams when releases fail checks. Carry out metadata updates as required across the AWAL catalogue. Contribute to internal Content Operations documentation, including up-to-date DSP best practices and metadata style guide. Work with client-facing teams to develop tools and resources to increase first time success rate for uploaded content. WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  Experience in a Content Operations, Digital Supply Chain or similar role at a label or distributor. Good knowledge of music metadata in a digital distribution context, particularly the iTunes and Spotify style guides. Experience working with content management systems (iTunes Connect and Spotify preferred). Meticulous attention to detail. Passion for a range of musical genres with bonus points for Classical or Bollywood knowledge.   Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Wired - How data saved music Economist - Disrupters Check out our blog: www.awal.com/blog SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers   IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.  Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy  HERE  where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.   KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE ANNUAL LEAVE  | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE  | Equal to four (4) times base salary. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Business travel insurance cover. INCOME PROTECTION  | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. GYM MEMBERSHIP  | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT  | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library. EYECARE  | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING  | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL SUPPLIED DAILY REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS  | Including seasonal social events and parties.   POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PENSION |  Kobalt match pension contributions when individuals contribute from 2.5% - 5% (giving a total contribution of 5% - 10%). PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE  | Managed through AVIVA. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME   (eligible after 1 month of service)  | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME  | In partnership with Evans Cycles.

As Marketing Director, you will lead and shape marketing campaign strategies for a diverse roster of artists.  You will work closely with marketing teams in the US, UK and an international team based in the UK to create and synchronize global marketing campaigns. Additional responsibilities will include, budgeting, information systems and scheduling. You will manage cross communication with sales, promotion, digital, sync, and publicity teams. You will also be a primary point of communication with artist and artist management partners. You are a self-motivated, strategic thinker, problem solver and exceptional, creative marketer with the proven ability to multi-task who has deep experience leading and executing artist marketing campaigns.  BACKGROUND Kobalt has revolutionized the music publishing business by putting the creator at the center of everything we do. We are now taking the same approach and transforming the way recording artists release music through our AWAL services. Whether an artist is looking for the best digital distribution or a truly global campaign, AWAL has become the partner of choice for innovative artists at all stages of their careers. This has created a high-quality path for artists to remain outside of the traditional label system while maintaining ownership of their masters. The leading artists who have already chosen AWAL includes Lauv, Nick Cave, Steve Lacy, Deadmau5, Die Antwoord, Verite, Tom Misch, Bruno Major and Rex Orange County. We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing! If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you are the next best addition to our successful team! WHAT DOES A MARKETING DIRECTOR AT AWAL DO? Manage marketing strategy and campaigns for a diverse roster of artists Collaborate with digital marketing, digital accounts, sync, publicity, sales, and promotion teams to develop artists and grow existing artist careers Communicate and synchronize campaigns with global marketing teams Coordinate and manage producer, manager and label deals Regularly communicate with clients and maintain a high level of relationship management Manage marketing campaign budgets Oversee and plan release scheduling Manage relationships with external brand and marketing partners WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field 5+ years’ experience in a music marketing role Previous experience working in a marketing role at a record label Experience working with and managing hip hop marketing campaigns is highly preferred Have an extensive understanding and knowledge of current music marketing campaigns Existing relationships with music managers, agents and service providers Good familiarity of digital, social and viral marketing within the music space Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience managing marketing campaigns from strategy to implementation Prior experience handling and managing budgets Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

We’re seeking an experienced Rights Manager to join the growing AWAL team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Rights Management, this role sits within the global Digital Operations & Supply Chain function and is responsible for ensuring our clients’ repertoire is set up and correctly monetised across the various UGC platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Dubset and Mixcloud. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of the user generated content landscape and an ability to communicate its complexities to a non-technical audience. The role will need to interface regularly with a variety of colleagues across the global AWAL business and be comfortable engaging directly with select artist, management and label clients around time sensitive and high priority issues. It’s extremely helpful if you have experience managing operational relationships, familiarity with copyright infringement workflows across audio and video platforms, working with DDEX standards and operating as part of a global support team servicing colleagues in different timezones. BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists including Lauv, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Tom Misch, Rex Orange County, Little Simz, Gerry Cinnamon, Bruno Major and more. We’re currently 650 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing. WHAT DOES A MANAGER, RIGHTS MANAGEMENT AT KOBALT DO? Monitor content deliveries to UGC platforms and ensure AWAL repertoire is successfully ingested and monetised Interface with other labels and distributors to resolve issues around ownership and availability Manage the operational relationships with a selection of our digital partners, with a focus on UGC Handle business requests for rights and policy updates Track and resolve copyright infringement and streaming abuse cases that pertain to AWAL repertoire across all digital platforms Own service-level documentation and internal best practice guidelines for select UGC platforms Identify opportunities for workflow improvements, partnering with Product & Tech where relevant to implement supporting tools WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?   At least three years’ experience in a Digital Operations, Supply Chain or Rights Administration role working with user generated content platforms,or similar at a relevant DSP Good relationship management skills, with the ability to interface between partners, internal client-facing teams and artist, manager or label clients Team player with a customer-focussed approach Awareness of digital metadata standards and style guides Ability to communicate technical information clearly to a non-technical audience Experience with reviewing and troubleshooting XML in DDEX ERN format Familiarity with workflows and industry norms around copyright infringement and streaming abuse Expertise with Google Suite, especially Google Sheets, is preferred Bonus points for experience with the YouTube CMS, API or an understanding of MCN best practices Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: AWAL x Forbes AWAL x Billboard Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend   Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Economist - Disrupters   Check out our blog: https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.  Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy  HERE  where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements. KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE ANNUAL LEAVE |  Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE |  Equal to four (4) times base salary. TRAVEL INSURANCE |  Business travel insurance cover. INCOME PROTECTION |  Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. GYM MEMBERSHIP |  Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME |  Eligible after 1-month continuous service. Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT |  As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library. EYECARE |  Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING |  Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT AND CEREAL AVAILABLE DAILY  REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS |  Including seasonal social events and parties. POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PENSION |  Kobalt’s salary exchange pension scheme with Aviva provides the benefit of a company matched pension contribution up to 5%, subject to eligibility. PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE |  Managed through AVIVA. TRAVEL INSURANCE |  Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME |  In partnership with Evans Cycles.

Kobalt is a mission led company. Music is a fundamental part of society and everything we do is focused on serving the creators of that music.  We give them the services they need, we give them the tools to grow their career, we give them control over their future. At Kobalt we believe that by focusing on serving creators we can build a fairer, more vibrant and ultimately larger music industry. Our mission started in 2000, we have come a long way and now have the pleasure of calling some of the greatest names in the industry our partners. Global stars like Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks, Bon Iver, Sam Smith, Björk, Mumford & Sons, Lauv, Childish Gambino and many more work with our teams and our products on a daily basis. In any typical week our creators impact over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in the US and UK. With 10 offices worldwide and 650 strong team we have scale and stability yet we are on a fast paced growth journey. To live up to the potential in our business and keep pace with this expansion we must constantly challenge our mindsets and habits, be flexible in our approaches and seek the best from ourselves and our teams. We are an entrepreneurial business within an industry that overflows with passion and creative freedom. Sound like fun? Come talk to us   THE ROLE Kobalt Music is looking to hire a Product Analyst to build out Kobalt’s Business Intelligence (BI) System.  In this role and you will report to the Technical Product Manager for BI and work closely with other Product Managers and key business stakeholders. Your primary responsibility will be to understand their BI needs and empower them with fast, comprehensive and straightforward access to all relevant data. Our BI products consume and organise vast volumes of data into a Data Lake and create valuable insights for the business. You will create all technical specifications and documents for the process and act as project manager to the point of delivery. This role will allow someone to develop their skills on a cloud first technology stack, will provide opportunities to collaborate with Data Scientists and Engineers, and get hands on with music metadata. RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise with Product Managers/Stakeholders to gather and document business requirements Assist in the curation of the product roadmap and prioritise the product backlog Develop relationships with business users and work collaboratively to provide BI solutions from inception to delivery Support the Technical Product Manager in enhancing the BI platform to solve insight and data issues Provide constant communication to the product team on delivery timescales and to the data engineering teams on the upcoming tasks and priority Provide ongoing feedback to improve information flow between all parties and seek opportunities to improve the efficiency of processes Be an active member of the product function whilst championing best practices and process improvements for data Use tools such as Jira and Confluence to adhere to agile practices: to define user stories, set acceptance criteria, refine team processes and share knowledge Design and build BI product solutions using AWS Athena, Quicksight and Tableau EXPERIENCE Experience as a Product Manager, Business Analyst or BI Analyst / Developer Hands-on experience with JIRA ticketing, feature specifications, feature prioritisation, backlog refinement Familiarity with Agile methods and the ability to promote new approaches to improve ways of working Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Experience of delivering products from early specification through to completion Comfortable working with senior business and engineering stakeholders A passion for data insight products that will drive stakeholder decisions and guide business operations Strong SQL skills (Oracle, SQL Server, mySQL etc.) Strong grasp of Data Visualisation techniques using tools such as Quicksight, Tableau, Looker, Birst etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to communicate technical concepts and ideas (Desirable) Knowledge of BI platform architecture (Data Lake, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing principles and ETL tools (Informatica, SSIS, Talend etc.)) (Desirable) Knowledge of the AWS Analytics stack (Glue, Athena, Quicksight) (Desirable) Experience with big data platforms and pipelines (Desirable) Experience of music industry processes, their data formats and interfaces

We are hiring a Director to join our global People & Culture team. This role will partner with leadership, employees and P&C to both support and develop a growing employee population in the US. The Director will influence the business and drive decisions that lead to high performing teams, engaged employees and a positive employee experience. The global People & Culture team is made up of Business Partners (known internally as P&C Managers/Directors), Learning & Development and Internal Recruitment. BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform can track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing! WHAT DOES A DIRECTOR, P&C AT KOBALT DO? Partner with Kobalt’s leadership team on P&C and change management initiatives Work with the VP, P&C North America and the P&C team to effectively execute P&C strategy Provide a first-class employee experience by promoting development feedback, objective setting, employee engagement Promote and engage in diversity & inclusion initiatives Manage all employee relations cases from initial advice through to completion Provide data, reporting insights and analysis to support the US senior leaders in making decisions to improve their teams Advise managers on compensation discussions Design and deliver key P&C initiatives, specifically within the US and Canada Ensure HR data integrity and ensure changes are communicated to the P&C Coordinator/others as needed Report on P&C activity, including headcount, attrition, diversity, and employee relations Serves as a subject matter expert on People related compliance in the US Maintain P&C policies ensuring they are up to date and fit for purpose Manage P&C projects as assigned Lead by example by living Kobalt’s values and culture in day to day behaviors and interactions with all levels of colleagues WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 7+ years’ experience in People & Culture/HR, preferably at a high growth company Experience working in a tech/media environment is ideal but not required Fluent understanding of HR analytics Knowledge of the music industry is a plus but not required Previous experience with Business Partnering: Senior level stakeholder management Experience in influencing, coaching and counseling employees and leadership Using metrics / data to advise and influence Change Management / ER Support staff going through huge amounts of change and business growth Experience with coaching and counseling employees of all levels on performance management, conflict management, employee relations, and organization development Strong knowledge of New York/US employment regulations Broad generalist understanding and exposure to the following is preferred: Managing annual talent reviews Annual compensation planning Actioning employee survey results Running workshops Performance management Employee relations Organizational design Business savvy and analytical with strong presentation skills Excellent communication with first class relationship building skills at all levels Flexible and proactive attitude Ability to manage multiple projects as well as manage day to day role Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Kobalt Neighbouring Rights is seeking an Assistant to join our hard-working and motivated Label Neighbouring Rights team in our London office. The role is accountable for internal system updates and repertoire data management but also includes some client-facing responsibilities. The ideal candidate would therefore be highly organised, able to follow agreed processes, detail orientated and driven by achieving results for our customers and department. The is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the largest Neighbouring Rights administrator in the world. Kobalt Neighbouring Rights started in 2011 offering a global service to performers and labels alike. Our label roster is amongst the best in the world and includes AWAL, Big Machine, Black Crow, Concord Bicycle, Macklemore, MPL Inc (Paul McCartney), Partisan Records, Secretly Canadian and Sub Pop. BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT, LABEL COLLECTIONS DO? Analysing airplay reports to understand potential deal values Setting up potential deals in the system so that proposals can be approved and drawn up Meeting the Client Onboarding SLA by setting up new agreements in our internal system Working with the Label Society Relations team to resolve double claims with other rightsholders First point of contact for a named client roster Checking Client statements and monitoring payment trends Working with the Distribution & Label Society Relations teams to ensure clients are paid on time Managing internal repertoire systems and large Excel databases  WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Excellent Excel capability and analytical skills High level of written and spoken English Extensive organisation skills and the ability to prioritise tasks Remains calm and works well under pressure – familiar with working to tight deadlines Previous Neighbouring Rights experience preferable You may be working for a music label, publisher, or neighbouring rights society where you have had to liaise with clientele. Most importantly you’d be willing to get stuck in, have the initiative to establish your own processes, have a meticulous eye for detail and are keen and enthusiastic to learn about the complex world of Label Neighbouring Rights. Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Wired - How data saved music Economist - Disrupters Check out our blog: https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers   IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.  Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy  HERE  where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.   KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE ANNUAL LEAVE  | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE  | Equal to four (4) times base salary. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Business travel insurance cover. INCOME PROTECTION  | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. GYM MEMBERSHIP  | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT  | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library. EYECARE  | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING  | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT ,  SELECTION OF   SNACKS AND CEREAL SUPPLIED REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS  | Including seasonal social events and parties.   POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PENSION |  Kobalt match pension contributions when individuals contribute from 2.5% - 5% (giving a total contribution of 5% - 10%). PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE  | Managed through AVIVA. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME   (eligible after 1 month of service)  | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME  | In partnership with Evans Cycles.

Kobalt was founded in 2000 with a mission: Make the music industry fairer and rewarding for creators. We wanted to give creators, our artists, songwriters, musicians, labels and publishers, the freedom and transparency they needed to build their careers. Today, Kobalt does exactly that. Our music technology services including Publishing, Recordings, Synchronization and the world’s first Global Digital Collection Society are trusted by some of the world’s greatest artists, and we represent more than 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in the US and UK and it’s not just the big names we help. Our open platform allows new and upcoming artists and writers all over the world to get access to invaluable insights that help boost their musical careers. SCALING UP Having undergone difficult times in the late 90s due to piracy, the music industry resurged due to streaming and curated online services and is now on a path of explosive growth as music becomes more ubiquitous than ever and distributed all over the world. Furthermore, data is today generated and collected at an unprecedented rate, through social media, marketing and other digital platforms. As leaders in music technology, we are riding a rapid growth wave and scaling our systems and products to cope with current and future demand, while also building new innovative products that not only enable better decision making, increased efficiency but also help maximise revenue for creators.   WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A MARKETING EXECUTIVE AT KOBALT? support the operational and planning requirements of our portfolio of owned, sponsored, and partner events; monitor, analyse and optimise campaign performance; day-to-day coordination with partners and suppliers; be the first point of contact for the UK and European marketing team; assist in the project management all event planning and execution; create, customise and present eye-catching internal and external presentation decks; actively promote events through creative marketing communications campaigns; collaborate with marketing teammates to maintain a consistent brand voice and message across all events; identify and implement beneficial marketing activities with partner organisations; stay up-to-date with marketing trends, best practices and health and safety requirements; combining staff packs and event itineraries; develop strategies to increase community engagement, user activation and retention; run and present a weekly data driven A&R report identifying potential clients; be the listening arm of AWAL growth marketing core team focusing on member acceptance and experience; collaborate with growth marketing analyst and director marketing to identify artists of calibre that need support/service; and be the first point of contact for the UK and European marketing team. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE... relevant experience organising and executing events as well as forecasting/reporting results; experience in marketing and promoting campaigns/products in the tech sector; experience of health and safety, plus logistical organisation of events; outstanding written and verbal communication with a good eye for detail; experience in running and monitoring multiple projects at one time; ability to prioritise, self-start, chip in and meet tight deadlines; worked in high-pressure, fast-paced entrepreneurial environment; a “hard & smart” approach to work and a roll up sleeves and get it done mentality; a love for helping teammates achieve their own goals; worked closely with artists in a genuine and hands on way; relevant experience identifying and evaluating early signs of potential success in an artist’s career; worked with large amounts of data and business insight tools; a deep understanding of the music industry and contemporary artist campaigns evidenced through relevant work experience; at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience).   

We are hiring a Staff Accountant in our New York office. The Staff Accountant will perform all daily and monthly accounting functions for assigned areas. Functions are inclusive of journal entries and reconciliations to support the financial close. This includes participating in monthly and year-end financial closings, annual audit preparation and other special projects as requested by Accounting & Reporting management. BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform can track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing! WHAT DOES STAFF ACCOUNTANT AT KOBALT DO? Participate in the month-end close process Prepare and review analysis of various balance sheet and P&L accounts Process US payroll and expense reimbursements Provide monthly variance analysis of cost centers with commentary Assist with documentation and process improvement Participate in the Company’s quarterly reviews and external audits by completing account analysis Assist management with special ad hoc assignments, as requested WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting 3+ years’ experience in a similar role Proficient in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite of products Strong interpersonal skills – including ability to work with and challenge others Strong team player and proactive approach to work Strong organizational skills / prioritization Solid working knowledge of accrual-based accounting with full P&L and balance sheet experience Netsuite ERP or another automated accounting systems a plus A CPA or CPA candidate is preferred Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Joining a growing Global Finance Shared Services team and reporting to the General Ledger (GL) Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant will be part of the team responsible for core business reconciliations and accounting. The assistant will also support the finance team with other ad-hoc tasks and projects as required.   BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story!   WHAT DOES A FINANCE ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO? Completing month end tasks and meeting deadlines Bank reconciliations and accounting Responsible for balance sheet reconciliations across different entities (royalty and non-royalty) Preparing and analysing monthly management packs for Finance Manager with variance analysis Working with other business unit Finance Managers Assisting with preparing statutory accounts for year end Ad-hoc tasks and projects as required WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?   1+ years’ experience, including through graduate placement Studying towards professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) Strong Excel skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong team player Great awareness of deadlines Strong interpersonal skills Aptitude for working with large volumes of numerical data Most important is that you are ambitious and flexible and can adapt to a growing and changing department!     Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Wired - How data saved music Economist - Disrupters Check out our blog: https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers   IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.  Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy  HERE  where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.   KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE ANNUAL LEAVE  | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE  | Equal to four (4) times base salary. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Business travel insurance cover. INCOME PROTECTION  | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. GYM MEMBERSHIP  | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT  | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library. EYECARE  | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING  | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT ,  SELECTION OF   SNACKS AND CEREAL SUPPLIED REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS  | Including seasonal social events and parties.   POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PENSION |  Kobalt match pension contributions when individuals contribute from 2.5% - 5% (giving a total contribution of 5% - 10%). PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE  | Managed through AVIVA. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME   (eligible after 1 month of service)  | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME  | In partnership with Evans Cycles.

Kobalt Music Publishing is looking for a Work Entry Assistant to be based in the Kobalt office in London, and to work within the Copyright Department as a song processor. The primary roles of a copyright department are registering claims to songs at the relevant collection societies globally and processing the royalties which result from the exploitation of those songs. This enables us to collect and distribute royalties due to the copyright owners. But before all of this can be done, we need to import into our system the songs we receive from our clients. This is the all-important task of our department, and accuracy is absolutely key as all subsequent tasks rely on the accuracy and efficiency with which this task is performed. The successful candidate will have a well-supported imitation and training process.  Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today.  This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK.  WHAT DOES A WORK ENTRY ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO? To ensure that all works delivered to Kobalt Music Publishing are entered with 100% accuracy and within the deadlines Daily input of a substantial amount of data entry Being able to comply with complex procedures and rules of work entry To have an impeccable knowledge of all work entry issues and able to help and advice members of the copyright department regarding work entry matters To liaise in a professional way with clients and colleagues regarding issues or queries To maintain learning and professional development, including new technical and copyright developments Where required, to be proactive, foresee issues and suggest improvements in the system and procedure WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  Good communication skills are very important: the duties require a very high level of communication internally and externally, we are looking for someone who is able to adapt communication to audience Creative Problem Solving: experience in creating and implementing new processes Decisiveness: effective and timely decisions, but perceives the impact and implications of decisions Person with resilience and tenacity: someone who effectively deals with pressure but remains optimistic and persistent to enter works accurately and efficiently Track record of good organization and prioritisation skills High level of written and spoken English High level of numeracy Strong attention to detail, accuracy and a detail-driven mind-set   Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Wired - How data saved music Economist - Disrupters Check out our blog: https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog   SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers   IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.  Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy  HERE  where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.   KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE   ANNUAL LEAVE  | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE  | Equal to four (4) times base salary. INCOME PROTECTION  | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Business travel insurance cover. GYM MEMBERSHIP  | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll. EYECARE  | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING  | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT ,  SELECTION OF   SNACKS AND CEREAL SUPPLIED REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS  | Including seasonal social events and parties.   POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PENSION  | Kobalt’s pension scheme is currently with Aviva. On passing probation, staff can select to move to salary sacrifice and benefit from a 2.5% - 5% company matched contribution. PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE  | Policy is with the AVIVA ‘select’ scheme TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Personal travel insurance, individual or family cover. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME   (eligible after 1 month of service)  | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME  | In partnership with Evans Cycles.

Joining our growing Publishing Copyright department in Kobalt's London office, the primary role of the Copyright Assistant will be to support the team with managing our catalogue in Italy by ensuring works and agreements are registered correctly at the local collection society.  The successful candidate will need to have attention to detail and research skills as well as excellent communication skills when communicating internally and with external sources and can deal with pressure but remain optimistic and persistent to complete tasks accurately and efficiently. Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 600 people based across 10 offices and we’re still growing. WHAT DOES A COPYRIGHT ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO? Ensuring works and agreements are registered correctly at the collection society SIAE Dealing with general enquiries regarding our claims to works and the terms of our publishing agreements Handling song disputes and duplicate claims Processing new works and agreements as the company acquires rights to new catalogues Processing royalty statements received from collection societies Analysing the royalties received to identify possible underpayment or delayed payment, and working with the societies to resolve these issues You may be asked to take on extra responsibilities – please be aware that the above list is not exhaustive WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?   High level of written and spoken Italian & English is essential Excellent communication skills: the duties require a very high level of communication internally and externally; we are looking for someone who can adapt communication to audience Track record of excellent organization and prioritisation skills Strong attention to detail, accuracy and a detail-driven mind-set High level of numeracy Basic Excel skills are preferred but not essential Previous admin and copyright experience in a similar role as well as a good understanding of music publishing is highly desirable. Most important is that you are ambitious and flexible and can adapt to a growing and changing department! Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Wired - How data saved music Economist - Disrupters Check out our blog: https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE ANNUAL LEAVE  | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE  | Equal to four (4) times base salary. INCOME PROTECTION  | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. PENSION  | Kobalt comply with auto-enrolment legislation, and currently contribute 2% of qualifying earnings if eligible staff stay in the pension scheme, currently with Aviva. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Business travel insurance cover. GYM MEMBERSHIP  | Corporate rates offered for 12-month memberships at Nuffield Health or Fitness First. EYECARE  | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING  | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT ,  SELECTION OF   SNACKS AND CEREAL SUPPLIED REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS  | Including seasonal social events and parties. POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE  | Policy is with the BUPA ‘select’ scheme, with the ability to upgrade to a partner or family membership. PENSION  | Staff can select to move to salary sacrifice and benefit from a 2.5% - 5% company matched contribution. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Personal travel insurance, individual or family cover. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME   (eligible after 1 month of service)  | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME  | In partnership with Evans Cycles.

Joining the Publishing Copyright department in our London office, the primary role of the Copyright Assistant will be to assist in correctly registering works and agreements in Germany, Austria and Switzerland at the local collection societies and carrying out all related tasks to maintain and manage our catalogue to highest standards, including working with royalties. The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication and administrative skills when dealing with general enquiries from internal and external sources and can deal with pressure but remain optimistic and persistent to complete tasks accurately and efficiently.  BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 600 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing. WHAT DOES A COPYRIGHT ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO? Ensuring works and agreements are registered correctly at collection societies Dealing with general enquiries regarding our claims to works and the terms of our publishing agreements Handling song disputes and duplicate claims Processing new works and agreements as the company acquires rights to new catalogues Processing royalty statements received from collection societies Analysing the royalties received to identify possible underpayment or delayed payment, and working with the societies to resolve these issues You may be asked to take on extra responsibilities – please be aware that the above list is not exhaustive WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Excellent communication skills: the duties require a very high level of communication internally and externally; we are looking for someone who can adapt communication to audience Native level of written and spoken German as well as English Track-record of excellent organization and prioritisation skills Strong attention to detail, accuracy and a detail-driven mind-set Analytical skills as well as experience working with Excel Previous admin and copyright experience in a similar role as well as a good understanding of music publishing is highly desirable. Most important is that you are ambitious and flexible and can adapt to a growing and changing department! Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Wired - How data saved music Economist - Disrupters Check out our blog: https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Thank you for choosing to apply for a role at Kobalt! By applying for a role on our website you are allowing Kobalt to collect your personal data and contact you regarding this opportunity. We care about transparency and believe that skill sets can be applied to multiple roles, so we would love to able to get in touch with your regarding other opportunities that may be suitable for you. We will therefore keep the information you supplied to us for one year. We collect your personal data for the purposes of managing Kobalt recruitment related activities and in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes. You can read our Privacy Policy  HERE  where we outline full details in line with GDPR requirements.   KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE ANNUAL LEAVE  | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE  | Equal to four (4) times base salary. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Business travel insurance cover. INCOME PROTECTION  | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. GYM MEMBERSHIP  | Corporate rates available at Nuffield Health and Fitness First. Kobalt will subsidise £45.00 gross per month towards your corporate gym membership if your membership is processed through company payroll. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT  | As part of your ongoing learning and development you will have access to a range of tools and courses appropriate to your role and career goals. These include, but are not limited to; Udemy for Business and Bookboon E-library. EYECARE  | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING  | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT  AND CEREAL SUPPLIED REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS  | Including seasonal social events and parties.   POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PENSION |  Kobalt match pension contributions when individuals contribute from 2.5% - 5% (giving a total contribution of 5% - 10%). PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE  | Managed through AVIVA. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Both individual or family cover for personal holiday travel insurance. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME   (eligible after 1 month of service)  | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME  | In partnership with Evans Cycles.

Joining our Publishing Copyright department in Kobalt's London office, the primary role of the Copyright Assistant will be to support the team with managing our catalogue in the US by ensuring works and agreements are registered correctly. The successful candidate will need to have attention to detail and research skills as well as excellent communication skills when communicating internally and with external sources and can deal with pressure but remain optimistic and persistent to complete tasks accurately and efficiently. Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform is able to track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 600 people based across 10 offices and we’re still growing. WHAT DOES A US COPYRIGHT ASSISTANT AT KOBALT DO? Ensuring song details are correctly registered in Kobalt’s favour at the US collection societies Investigating possible matches and duplicate work details at the US collection societies Managing a shared inbox dealing with general inquiries from all US societies regarding our claims to works and the terms of our publishing agreements You may be asked to take on extra responsibilities – please be aware that the above list is not exhaustive WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?   Strong attention to detail, accuracy and a detail-driven mind-set Experience working with large data sets Excellent communication skills and high level of written and spoken English Track-record of excellent organization and prioritisation skills Previous admin and copyright experience in a similar role as well as a good understanding of music publishing is highly desirable Previous admin and copyright experience in a similar role as well as a good understanding of music publishing is highly desirable. Most important is that you are ambitious and flexible and can adapt to a growing and changing department! Recent Awards/Recognitions: 2018 Financial Times Boldness in Business – Drivers of Change Nominee 2018 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Music 2017 Music Week Publisher of the Year Recent press: Music Week - The Music Industry’s Best Friend Music Business Worldwide – “We are Building for the Future of the Music Business ” Wired - How data saved music Economist - Disrupters Check out our blog: https://www.kobaltmusic.com/blog SPECIFICS Based at River Building, Cannon Street, London EC4R 3TE Hours are 37.5 hours per week. Generally, these are taken between 9.30-6 with 1 hour for lunch but amendments to these hours can be agreed on a case by case basis with line manager approval www.kobaltmusic.com/careers IMPORTANT NOTICE Applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Verification checks will be conducted during the interview process and a full DBS check on acceptance of offer. Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. KOBALT MUSIC GROUP BENEFITS FROM DAY ONE ANNUAL LEAVE  | Contractually 25 days, however Kobalt closes its offices for the 3 days between Christmas and New Year’s when staff contribute 1 day. LIFE ASSURANCE  | Equal to four (4) times base salary. INCOME PROTECTION  | Covers up to 75% of base salary up to the age of 65. PENSION  | Kobalt comply with auto-enrolment legislation, and currently contribute 2% of qualifying earnings if eligible staff stay in the pension scheme, currently with Aviva. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Business travel insurance cover. GYM MEMBERSHIP  | Corporate rates offered for 12-month memberships at Nuffield Health or Fitness First. EYECARE  | Full eye test provided at a range of opticians through a voucher scheme. WELLBEING  | Wellbeing Hub and Employee Assistance Programme. FRESH FRUIT ,  SELECTION OF   SNACKS AND CEREAL SUPPLIED REGULAR STAFF SOCIALS  | Including seasonal social events and parties. POST PROBATIONARY PERIOD BENEFITS PRIVATE MEDICAL INSURANCE  | Policy is with the BUPA ‘select’ scheme, with the ability to upgrade to a partner or family membership. PENSION  | Staff can select to move to salary sacrifice and benefit from a 2.5% - 5% company matched contribution. TRAVEL INSURANCE  | Personal travel insurance, individual or family cover. INTEREST FREE SEASON TICKET LOAN SCHEME   (eligible after 1 month of service)  | Loans deducted from net pay over a 12-month period. CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME  | In partnership with Evans Cycles.

We are hiring a Client Manager with strong interpersonal skills to join our market-leading administrative team in New York. You are a confident team-player with strong interpersonal skills and ideally a background in music copyright, publishing and/or collection societies. You are confident in client-facing, account management role, and have a track-record of providing excellent customer service and building long-term relationships. The Client Manager will communicate with Kobalt publishing clients as well as senior colleagues across the business on a regular basis   BACKGROUND Kobalt is a music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt’s commitment to technology, transparency, and creators’ rights has driven tremendous growth year-over-year for the company and its clients. Today, Kobalt’s Music Publishing, Neighbouring Rights, and Recordings/AWAL divisions serve over 25,000 songwriters, 600 publishers, and 20,000 independent artists, including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently over 500 people based across 10 offices and we’re expecting to grow. That’s where you come in. If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you believe in a better music industry and would be the next best addition to our successful team! WHAT DOES A CLIENT MANAGER AT KOBALT DO? Act as the primary, administrative point of contact for questions from Kobalt clients and any internal queries relating to those clients Develop and maintain relationships between Kobalt and its publishing clients Process new client agreements and coordinate the ingestion of new compositions and catalogues with Kobalt’s Copyright Department Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of all areas of Kobalt’s internal system and processes, and all areas of Kobalt’s business in order to effectively respond to client queries (including royalties, royalty and product tracking, work registrations, duplicate claims, and legal disputes) Coordinate investigations into the above issues with the relevant members of Kobalt’s global staff Coordinate with Kobalt’s Copyright and IT Departments to manage the quarterly royalty distribution for client accounts WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field Prior experience working in music publishing and/or with a performing rights society is required Experience in a client-facing, account management role Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently, multi-task, adapt to changing priorities, and manage high intensity situations while maintaining professionalism and poise Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced & evolving environment Sensitivity to confidential information and material Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office

We are hiring a Manager, Business Affairs to join Kobalt’s New York legal team. Our ideal candidate is an attorney with strong drafting skills who can thrive in a fast-paced business affairs environment.  BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform can track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing! WHAT DOES A MANAGER OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AT KOBALT DO? Draft and negotiate publishing administration proposals, agreements and amendments Draft deal summaries and communicate as needed with relevant internal departments Draft NDAs and other ancillary legal documents Track litigation matters and draft demand letters and other correspondence Track corporate governance and other general legal tasks WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Law Degree and bar admission is preferred 1+ years’ experience as an attorney in a law firm or entertainment company Strong familiarity with music publishing concepts Excellent drafting and communication skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize a high volume of matters Strong organizational skills Proficiency/ease in working with various programs (MS Office, Salesforce, DocuSign, etc) Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

We are hiring a South Regional Promotion Manager in Texas to join in2une Music. The Manager will seek and secure airplay, promotional and marketing opportunities at determined radio and related radio and media formats in the region. This position will explore all avenues in the market region via radio and its related media to greater expose and build the audience of our label's artists to contribute to the company-wide effort of promoting and maximizing sales. The Manager will interact with local new media outlets and coordinate all local TV and press visits with the national department.    BACKGROUND Kobalt has revolutionized the music publishing business by putting the creator at the center of everything we do. We are now taking the same approach and transforming the way recording artists release music through our AWAL services. Whether an artist is looking for the best digital distribution or a truly global campaign, AWAL has become the partner of choice for innovative artists at all stages of their careers. This has created a high-quality path for artists to remain outside of the traditional label system while maintaining ownership of their masters. The leading artists who have already chosen AWAL includes Lauv, Nick Cave, Steve Lacy, Deadmau5, Die Antwoord, Verite, Tom Misch, Bruno Major and Rex Orange County. We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing! If you feel like the fast-paced, rewarding environment of our rapidly growing company is for you - share your story! Apply today and tell us why you are the next best addition to our successful team!   WHAT SOUTH REGIONAL PROMOTION MANAGER REP AT IN2UNE MUSIC DO? Secure & maintain airplayon all formats on radio stations in assigned market Maximize airplay and implement creative and innovative promotional opportunities to achieve a record’s greatest chart potential and audience impact Identify, foster, and maintain strong working relationships with radio and related media within a given market region Provide timely response to radio & media personnel as well as national staff inquiries involving artist or song activity in the market Develop,coordinate, and execute promotional events involving an artist's appearance in the market region Provide timely tour marketing radio-related and other promotional opportunities including but not limited to radio station visits, radio interviews, meet & greets, and any other interaction opportunity involving radio stations Coordinate activities with all departments with an eye toward smooth and logistic execution of any/all activities Act as primary liaison in the field with the artist tour manager to coordinate and execute artist's radio & related media promotional activity Submit concert/event ticket purchase requests that aid in the promotion of the artist's activity within the market region Coordinate and accompany transport of the artist when necessary Foster relationships with our label's artists to develop a trusting, productive working relationship Communicate to interested departments (inter-company) any activity in the marketplace that might result in providing beneficial effects to the company Identify, foster, and maintain strong working relationships within industry in the market Research and develop relationships with any un-signed artists WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, relevant experience Love of music with the ability to discuss competitive product and music in general Understanding of music formats and radio and related media Experience overseeing and managing budgets Able to build and maintain strong working relationships Strong relationship skills Strong sales ability Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to multi-task and shift priorities Must have a valid driver’s license

Kobalt is a mission led company. Music is a fundamental part of society and everything we do is focused on serving the creators of that music.  We give them the services they need, we give them the tools to grow their career, we give them control over their future. At Kobalt we believe that by focusing on serving creators we can build a fairer, more vibrant and ultimately larger music industry. Our mission started in 2000, we have come a long way and now have the pleasure of calling some of the greatest names in the industry our partners. Global stars like Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks, Bon Iver, Sam Smith, Björk, Mumford & Sons, Lauv, Childish Gambino and many more work with our teams and our products on a daily basis. In any typical week our creators impact over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in the US and UK. With 10 offices worldwide and 650 strong team we have scale and stability yet we are on a fast paced growth journey.  To live up to the potential in our business and keep pace with this expansion we must constantly challenge our mindsets and habits, be flexible in our approaches and seek the best from ourselves and our teams. We are an entrepreneurial business within an industry that overflows with passion and creative freedom. Sound like fun? Come talk to us. THE ROLE Kobalt Music is looking to hire a Data Analyst to help build out Kobalt’s Business Intelligence (BI) capability. The first projects will be to deliver people analytics across the tech org before then looking at wider insights for the technical and product function. In this role and you will report to the Technical Product Manager for BI and work closely with other BI product managers and key business stakeholders.  Your primary responsibility will be to understand BI needs and deliver fast, comprehensive and straightforward dashboards and data visualisation assets. Our BI products consume and organise vast volumes of data from various sources. Whilst the wider team will build products to address this challenge the primary focus of this role is to deliver data illustrated in a visually compelling and meaningful way.    RESPONSIBILITIES Liaise with Product Managers/Stakeholders to gather and document requirements focusing on the most impactful data we can gather to keep us on track with company-wide goals  Develop relationships with business users and work collaboratively to provide BI solutions from inception, delivery and ongoing support and training Provide constant communication on delivery timescales and priorities Provide ongoing feedback to improve information flow between all parties and seek opportunities to improve the efficiency of processes Be an active member of the BI product function whilst championing best practices and process improvements for data Design and build BI solutions using Quicksight and Tableau   EXPERIENCE Experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst or BI Analyst / Developer Hands-on experience with JIRA ticketing, feature specifications, feature prioritisation, backlog refinement  Familiarity with Agile methods and the ability to promote new approaches to improve ways of working  Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills  Experience of delivering dashboards from early specification through to completion Comfortable working with senior business and engineering stakeholders  A passion for data insight products that will drive stakeholder decisions and guide business operations Strong SQL skills (Oracle, SQL Server, mySQL etc.) Strong grasp of Data Visualisation techniques using tools such as Quicksight, Tableau, Looker, Birst etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and to communicate technical concepts and ideas WHAT YOU WILL GET IN RETURN? A great salary in addition to a generous pension scheme (up to 5% matched) Peace of mind - we offer comprehensive health cover and in the event that you are unable to work we will continue to pay up to 75% of your salary  Learning and Development modules including online learning platforms such as Udemy, BookBoon and more

We are hiring a Director, Synch & Brand Partnerships in New York to join our global synch team. The Director will be responsible for proactively and creatively pitching Kobalt's roster for synch opportunities in Film, TV, Trailers, and Advertisements that are based on the eastern portion of the US. This individual will also be responsible for securing and negotiating synch licenses. The role is based in New York and report to the SVP, Commercial Synch & Brand Partnerships. BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform can track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing! WHAT DOES A DIRECTOR OF SYNCH AT KOBALT DO? Facilitate, negotiate, and close all levels of film, television and advertising-related licensing deals for the Kobalt roster of publishing and label clients Proactively solicit and pitch Kobalt-administered compositions and AWAL recordings to advertising agencies, brands, music supervisors, music editors, producers Procure and implement strategic partnerships for Kobalt clients with brands, television networks, production companies, etc. Create and maintain a contact database of the key music decision makers and partners at advertising agencies, brands, Film & TV production companies, television networks, etc. Implement and execute an effective synch strategy to achieve quarterly and yearly fiscal targets set by your supervisor(s) Work closely with the team to Implement and manage a creative synch strategy for that align with release marketing plans as well as for catalog clients Be available to travel to key markets to meet and maintain relationships with key music decision makers Proactively reach out to Kobalt’s writers/artists to maintain and foster good client relations as well as keep them up to date on the current synch and brand landscape Provide contact base with creative music pitches upon request and respond to licensing requests in a timely manner (within 24 hours) Manage licensing deals and pitches in Kobalt’s internal database Attend Kobalt meetings as needed as a representative of the synch team Update internal executives, artist/writer representatives on current licensing deals Stay abreast of new music from writer/artist signings Organize meetings for writers/artists upon request Organize, manage and implement showcases for artists who are “in cycle” Attend Kobalt artist/writer live shows, events, showcases regularly Be available to attend key events, conferences as deemed necessary by your supervisor(s) WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 5+ years’ experience in synch and/or brand partnerships within the music industry An entrepreneurial spirit, with an ability to work independently and as part of a team Must possess excellent organization, communication and selling skills Strong oral and written communications skills Must have very strong customer relations, demonstration and presentation skills Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) Must have a passion for and deep knowledge of music

We are hiring an Assistant to join our Synch Licensing Administration team in Los Angeles.  The Synch Licensing Administration Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to US based synch department of Kobalt Music Publishing and AWAL. This role reports to the Sr. Coordinator, Synch Licensing Administration.  BACKGROUND Founded in 2000 by Willard Ahdritz, Kobalt is creating the music company of the future. Kobalt is a global music and technology company built for artists, songwriters, publishers and labels as an alternative to the traditional music business model. Kobalt have built the technology infrastructure to enable better reporting and for artists to maintain ownership and control over how their work is distributed, tracked, collected, and monetized.  This global technology platform can track and collect royalties for the billions of micro-payments per song in digital music today. This is an established yet fast growing creator-centric company of artists and songwriters including The Chainsmokers, Kelly Clarkson, Miles Davis, Dave Grohl, Lauv, Zayn Malik, Max Martin, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Pitbull, Elvis Presley, Skrillex, Sam Smith, and many more. Kobalt represents on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. We’re currently 640 people based across 13 offices and we’re still growing! WHAT DOES AN ASSISTANT, SYNCH LICENSING ADMINISTRATION DO? Enter North America based synch deals into Kobalt’s synch database – outlining and capturing the material terms for all incoming Film, TV, Advertising, Video Game and Trailer requests. Communicate effectively with the clearance and creative synch teams to ensure relevant details for all synch deals are accurate, and any potential questions or inconsistencies are resolved. Review applicable details regarding program, terms, work/master, and dates to ensure accuracy, consistency and general quality control. Maintain and update the status of synchs within Kobalt’s database, as needed and required throughout the negotiation and licensing process. Upload applicable documentation to Kobalt’s database ensuring key aspects of each clearance and negotiation are effectively captured. Troubleshoot writer split discrepancies and work with clearance and client admin teams to address issues and ensure information is being shared effectively across departments. Develop a strong knowledge of Kobalt’s internal rights management system and database. Contemplate improvements to internal processes and provide suggestions for creating efficiencies. Help to oversee LA based synch interns, as necessary. WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR? Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field Minimum 1 year of experience in the music industry, required. Experience in music licensing, preferred. Working knowledge of music copyright, preferred. Must be able to work with minimal supervision. Must be highly organized and detail oriented. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and Excel)..  Kobalt is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.